As the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Texas, it’s my job to keep misinformation in check.

Misconceptions block the public from gaining a true picture of Christian Science, a system of healing and living that has been effective in the lives of Texans for the past 130 years. (see examples of healing) Nothing should prevent Texans from accepting, appreciating, and being able to practice Christian Science.

After the swearing-in, Governor Rick Perry, speaking about emergency items needing immediate action, said, “..they relate to the safety and security of our citizens. But, most of all, they relate to our liberty.”

One liberty we Texans have always enjoyed is having a choice of health care. We’ve had a voice in saying what works best for each of us. In my work this session, I will try to be a voice for all those who would turn to Christian Science and all responsible spiritual health care. My work is not just for Christian Scientists, but for every Texan.

One system or model of care has never monopolized this great State. Each citizen has had a voice, a choice of which form of effective care they wish to utilize.

Therefore, if upcoming legislation creates a State health insurance exchange, let’s make sure responsible spiritual health care is not left out. A State health insurance exchange should guarantee that health insurance plans provide benefits for spiritual care.

Let’s never leave spiritual health care out of the discussion. Texans cherish liberty, choice and a voice.

– Keith Wommack is a Syndicated Columnist, Christian Science practitioner and teacher, husband, and step-dad. He has been described as a spiritual spur (since every horse needs a little nudge now and then). Keith’s columns originate at: KeithWommack.com

• Texas - There are over 70 provisions in Texas law that provide Texans the opportunity for choice regarding spiritual health care and living.

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study released in 2004 stated that more than half the population sought alternatives to mainstream medicine, spending annually in excess of 12-billion dollars out-of-pocket. The same study showed that prayer for one's own health or the health of others was the number one alternative of choice.

A Pew study in 2009 indicated that 36% of Americans have experienced or witnessed divine healing.

I hope you will learn more about a system of healing that helps Texans daily instead of reacting to misconceptions you may have about it. Many find Christian Science an effective first choice because of healing they have experienced after doctors had previously given up on them.

Also, no one tells anyone in Christian Science that they cannot choose or turn to the medical. It is up to each individual to choose what they feel will get the quickest and best results --Keith]

If we include Christian “Science” (those two words should never be included in the same sentence, EVER), then shouldn’t we also include others that are also based on nothing but magic words and hopeful feelings?

call me crazy, but if I have a real disease, I want medically-proven remedies like antibiotics. I don’t want some uneducated idiot “laying hands” on me chanting some incantation.

Still no Christian “Science” cure for amputees, huh keith. Bet you a dollar you won’t print this, you are too afraid of the truth.

[Zippy, You are still one funny dude. Please give the dollar to the charity of your choice. Add a little extra if you are feeling generous.

By the way, Christian Science healers don't lay on hands or chant incantations. Christian Science is based on pure prayer. --Keith]

Luckily the 1st amendment protect us from being taxed for this myth based healing that gets more people killed then healed.

[Reed, Not sure what you are talking about. Do you know the distinction between Christian Science and faith healing?

Christian Science has a proven track record of healing. Is it perfect? No. No human system of healing is. But the results people receive from this healing method keep them applying Christian Science in their lives for decades. --Keith]

Antibiotics are a “medically proven” treatment for serious disease? Not always and, in fact, the mainstream news has been full of stories the past five years about how liberal use of these drugs has created superbugs that are often either incredibly costly to try to treat or else the patient dies before a new drug cocktail is found. Instead of trying to argue the inefficacy of Christian Science based on what it has not done, why not take a more reasoned look at the things it HAS done? Otherwise, it’s like me saying that conventional medical care never does anyone any good. That’s a false statement just as much as it is to say that C.S. has never healed anyone.

[sotexgirl, Yes, we can all utilize the method we find effective. I see healing every day in my healing practice of Christian Science. --Keith]

[Zippy, You are a one trick pony. Please let me know when you can heal someone in a few hours who doctors diagnose as having an alcohol content of .4 in their system; who is deprived of oxygen for so long doctors say they are brain dead; and if that isn't enough, who doctors expect to die because of fluid in the lungs.

In my healing practice, I have healed such a woman. Healings are happening whether you want to believe it or not.

Now, can we trust you to send your money to a real charity? Keith]

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I am a Syndicated Columnist, Christian Science practitioner and teacher, musician, and step-dad. -- However, I've been described as a spiritual spur (since every horse needs a little nudge now and then).